Consulate General of PNG - Brisbane Office

07/10/2026

PNG LNG Kumuls locked in!

🇵🇬 Our Kumuls are locked in.

24/09/2026

A Special Evening with Mr Frederick William Stolz OL OAM

It was a great honour this evening to share a lovely dinner with Mr Frederick William Stolz OL OAM, grandfather of my Australian counterpart, Consul General Brenton Kanowski, at the kind invitation of Consul General Kanowski.

Mr Stolz, a teacher by profession and soon to turn 91, arrived in Lae in 1965 to help establish the Lutheran Church’s Balob Teachers College.

For 15 years, he devoted himself to building the College and, importantly, recruiting and training young Papua New Guineans to become teachers and educators for a young nation, both before and after Independence.

Listening to Mr Stolz share his memories of those formative years in Papua New Guinea was truly special. His contribution to education and nation-building has left a lasting legacy.

I am delighted that his distinguished service has been recognised with the King’s 50th Anniversary Medal. He richly deserves this special honour.

Thank you, Mr Stolz, for your service to Papua New Guinea and for a wonderful evening of stories, memories and fellowship. 🇵🇬🇦🇺

21/09/2026

Pre-Posting Community Engagement | Brisbane

We were privileged to host Australia’s “High Commissioner-Designate” to Papua New Guinea, Mr Jamie Isbister, at the Consulate General of PNG Brisbane office today, for a pre-posting engagement ahead of his taking up the position in Port Moresby.

Together with Queensland State Director Alison Carrington and leaders of key PNG diaspora, church and community organisations, we had an open and constructive conversation about the lived experiences, needs and aspirations of Papua New Guineans in Queensland.

Discussions highlighted the vital role of our community organisations and churches in supporting families, PALM workers, students, cultural identity and community wellbeing, while also exploring opportunities for greater people-to-people connections, education, trade, investment, culture and sport.

A valuable opportunity to ensure that the voices and experiences of the PNG community are part of the continuing conversation on the enduring PNG–Australia relationship.

Tanikiu badaherea, Tenkyu tru, Wantok
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, PNG Federation Queensland Inc, PNG Diaspora Business Council of Australia

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16/09/2026

🇵🇬 Happy 51st Independence Day, Papua New Guinea! 🇵🇬

Warm congratulations to all Papua New Guineans and friends of PNG in Queensland as we celebrate our nation’s 51st Independence Anniversary.

From Consul General Reatau M. Rau, our staff and families, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, unity and prosperity for PNG and its people.

Happy Independence Day! 🎉🇵🇬

11/09/2026

The Papua New Guinea Federation Queensland Inc. is hosting their annual Papua New Guinea independence celebration tomorrow at Bill Norris oval.

🎟️ Final call—book online now using this ticket link - https://pngfqi.org/events/.
Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome! 🇵🇬

🚨🇵🇬 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🇵🇬🚨

The wait is almost over! Get ready for an unforgettable day of spectacular traditional dancing, powerful kundu drums, delicious PNG food, colourful bilums and proud community spirit!

📅 Tomorrow—Saturday, 12 September 2026
⏰ Gates open at 8:30am
📍 Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh

🎟️ Final call—book online now using this ticket link - https://pngfqi.org/events/.
Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome!

06/09/2026

🇵🇬 THE ROAD THAT CONNECTS A NATION

Ten days. Approximately 830–840 kilometres. One historic journey through the heart of Papua New Guinea.

What makes this journey particularly significant is that Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is personally driving through some of our country’s most remote and challenging terrain—from Port Moresby to Kaintiba, through Morobe and the Highlands, and back through Kikori.

This is more than a road trip. It is a powerful expression of the Connect PNG vision—bringing communities closer to schools, healthcare, markets, services and new opportunities.

The proposed PANGU Highway — Papua–Niugini Unity Highway, linking our two major cities, Port Moresby and Lae, adds an important symbol of national unity and connection.

As we approach 51 years of Independence, this journey reminds us that our future is about connecting every corner of PNG and ensuring no community is left behind.

One journey. Many communities. One connected Papua New Guinea. 🇵🇬

🎥 Follow the journey live on the Department of Works & Highways page.

05/09/2026

Preserving Our Shared History 🇵🇬🇦🇺

I was pleased to host a working lunch in Brisbane with Hon. Graeme Nao Boge, Councillor of the Motu Koita Assembly. His constituency includes Badihagwa Cemetery—historically known as the Old European or Colonial Cemetery—in Port Moresby.

Our discussion focused on raising awareness of the cemetery’s historical significance, including as the burial place of Sir Hubert Murray and other notable individuals. We also explored opportunities to progressively restore and maintain the site as a dignified place of remembrance for families and a historically significant destination for visitors and tourists.

Councillor Boge has been actively pursuing this important work within his community, and we discussed ways in which his efforts could be further supported and encouraged.

We were also joined by Mr Derek Brown, former DFAT State Director for Queensland and now Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Having grown up in Papua New Guinea, Derek brings a deep knowledge of Port Moresby and the Motu Koitabu people.

Our conversation also considered the broader Queensland–Papua New Guinea Memorandum of Understanding and its important people-to-people, government-to-government and business-to-business dimensions.

Preserving our shared history means ensuring that significant places such as Badihagwa Cemetery are respected, protected and valued for generations to come.

04/09/2026

🇵🇬 Building PNG’s Next Generation of Leaders! 🇦🇺

A proud moment to welcome Chief Migration Officer, Mr. Welligton Navasivu, and five of the 14 PNG officers who graduated today after completing an Australia-supported national security and intelligence training program delivered in three two-week blocks over the year. Today marked the completion of the third and final block.

Mr. Navasivu had just returned from Canberra, where he completed a similar senior management and leadership program, delivered in three three-day blocks, in time to join the officers’ graduation in Brisbane.

Representing PNG Immigration, Defence, the Department of the Prime Minister and NEC, and the National Intelligence Organisation, the officers also met with our PNG Immigration team at the Consulate.

These programs are about more than training. They strengthen PNG’s capacity to address evolving challenges such as cybercrime, transnational crime, people smuggling and other national security threats, while preparing our officers and leaders for greater responsibilities.

A wonderful example of the PNG–Australia partnership in action—building capability, strengthening institutions and investing in our people. 🇵🇬🇦🇺

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